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06/22/09
Q: I have been told that Steroids are bad for the heart in that the heart is a muscle like any other and can grow in size whilst on a cycle. I was also told that Aerobic activity is bad whilst on a cycle as the heart is worked more, making it grow more. Is this true or pure fiction?
A: There is some truth to this, but only a little. The heart has been shown to possess androgen receptors, however as a muscle it does not respond in the same way skeletal muscle does. Your heart does not dramatically grow or shrink in the presence or absence of androgens; in fact androgens alter its size very little. I think the much bigger concern is the possible alterations in cholesterol values, which typically are very negative during steroid therapy. Here aerobics would ...Posted in: Steroid Articles | | Comments (0)
01/16/09
A lot of cardiovascular complications have been lined to steroid taking by many body builders and sports athletes. The reported cases of cardiovascular ailments have been on the increase due to the abuse of anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids have been known to also cause other ailments or side effects which include; shrinking of the male testicles, lowering of the sperm count, impotence, acne, loss of hair, loss of libido, enlargement of the clitoris, liver problems, chronic heart conditions, loss of femininity in women, facial hair on females to list but a few. Due to the probability of suffering from the above complications it is quite necessary for an athlete to observe the necessary measures before becoming a user. Health is very important for any athlete, and therefore considers the effect the steroid abuse will have on you and your spouse. Always ...Posted in: Steroid Articles | | Comments (0)
12/30/08
A lot of cardio vascular complications have been lined to steroid taking by many body builders and sports athletes. The reported cases of cardiovascular ailments have been on the increase due to the abuse of anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids have been known to also cause other ailments or side effects which include; shrinking of the male testicles, lowering of the sperm count, impotence, acne, loss of hair, loss of libido, enlargement of the clitoris, liver problems, chronic heart conditions, loss of femininity in women, facial hair on females to list but a few. Due to the probability of suffering from the above complications it is quite necessary for an athlete to observe the necessary measures before becoming a user. Health is very important for any athlete, and therefore considers the effect the steroid abuse will have on you and your ...Posted in: Steroid Articles | | Comments (0)
09/19/08
Q: I have been told that Steroids are bad for the heart in that the heart is a muscle like any other and can grow in size whilst on a cycle. I was also told that Aerobic activity is bad whilst on a cycle as the heart is worked more, making it grow more. Is this true or pure fiction?
A: There is some truth to this, but only a little. The heart has been shown to possess androgen receptors, however as a muscle it does not respond in the same way skeletal muscle does. Your heart does not dramatically grow or shrink in the presence or absence of androgens; in fact androgens alter its size very little. I think the much bigger concern is the possible alterations in cholesterol values, which typically are very negative during steroid therapy. Here aerobics ...Posted in: Steroid Articles | | Comments (1)





